Celebrate ADA32!

Read the Latest: How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for Job Interviews in 2022?

LinkedIn, the premiere social media network for professionals, has revolutionized the playing field for job seekers. The platform regularly adds features to make connecting with employers easier and more dynamic. According to LinkedIn themselves, “the LinkedIn profile page is the foundation for your personal branding” that job seekers can use as their own marketing platform. With a reported 67% of companies looking at job candidates' LinkedIn profiles, 2022 is the perfect time for job seekers to optimize their LinkedIn profile for job interviews.?

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Quick Tips Corner: Who does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protect?

Passed into law in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the most comprehensive legislation protecting the rights of people with disabilities in the United States. The ADA provides protection in the realms of I) employment, II) public entities and transportation, III) public accommodations, IV) telecommunications, and V) anti-retaliation and coercion. A disability does not need to be permanent or profound to be protected under the ADA, leading disability to be a much broader category than some would believe. Here are 5 communities that are protected under the ADA:

1. People with mental illnesses, including PTSD, schizophrenia, and anxiety
2. Neurodivergent and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as ADHD, autism, and Down’s Syndrome
3. Deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, visually impaired, and DeafBlind people
4. Chronic health conditions, such as HIV, multiple sclerosis, and cancer
5. People who use mobility aids, including wheelchairs, crutches, and prosthetic limbs

1 in 4 adult Americans have a disability and globally, about 15% of the population have disabilities, making disability the world’s largest minority. Equal rights and opportunities for the disability community starts with protective legislation like the ADA.??

In celebration of the ADA's 32nd Anniversary we interviewed Disability Rights Attorney, Kelly Bagby, to share more about her background, experience in the disability litigation space and the impacts the?ADA National Network?has had on her career and the landscape of inclusion in the workforce. Click here to watch and read more!

The Latest in Disability Employment News: Workplace inaccessibility is keeping disabled people from jobs

In this article for ABC News , reporter Kiara Alfonseca tells the story of Melissa Gates, a physically disabled woman who endured an arduous journey to secure her government job at NASA. Melissa’s story highlights how hiring processes can be rife with inaccessibility and in some cases “inadvertently made it harder for some disabled people to prove their ability to do the job.” Accommodations throughout the hiring process can make it much easier for employers to connect with talented job seekers.?

ICYMI: Pride In Action Panel: How ERG’s Are Supporting LGBTQ+ Employee Retention and Talent Pipelines

Last month, Getting Hired hosted a powerful panel about the importance of Employee Resource Groups in supporting LGBTQ+ employees. Christina “Chris” Ware, Government Solutions Executive and Co-Chair for Aston Carter ’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (Diverse Genders & Sexualities), led the discussion. Panelists from our employer partners Allegis Global Solutions , Aston Carter , and Altice USA shared important insights essential to any employer looking to build a more inclusive workforce.?

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Current Job Opportunities from Companies Dedicated to Accessibility

Getting Hired’s database of opportunities for job seekers with unique perspectives, such as BIPOC, veterans, and people with disabilities, compiles the latest job openings from dozens of industries in a range of experience levels.???

辉瑞 : Sr Manager, Operations and & Communications - Pfizer - Peapack, NJ? Armstrong World Industries : Design Sales Support Analyst - Armstrong World Industries - Lancaster, PA BAE Systems : Entry Level Software Engineer - BAE Systems - Durham, NC

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